The scammer later contacted him and threatened that the video would be posted online if he did not pay her 1,000 dinars (Dh12,865).

However, the victim did not initially believe that she would go online with the “incriminating” clip and refused to give her the money.

Hours after he refused her blackmail, [4]he was shocked to note that some of his pictures were posted online and, fearful that the video would also be posted, he contacted the security authorities to inform them about the cyber-extortion attempt.

An investigation was launched.

By Habib Toumi

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